Quote:Auger vs. augur
Auger always related to tools and engineering. Some augers are drill bits, others are used to bore holes in wood or ice, and others are used to unclog toilets. The word can also be a verb meaning to use an auger. Augur always relates to premonition. As a verb, it means (1) to predict or foretell or (2) to be an omen. As a noun, augur denotes something that is ominous or that serves as a bellwether.

Unsurprisingly, auger is often used in place of augur—for example:

But the fact the club was not even given a First Division licence would not auger well for its chances of overturning the decision at appeal. [Irish Times]

But anyone who glanced at the stat sheet saw another number that augered well for ODU. [The Virginian-Pilot]

The mistaken use of augur in place of auger is less common than the reverse error, perhaps because writers who use auger often have know-how when it comes to tools and engineering.

I don't think I've ever written augur, go know. Thank you, tiger.

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Quote:Auger vs. augur
Auger always related to tools and engineering. Some augers are drill bits, others are used to bore holes in wood or ice, and others are used to unclog toilets. The word can also be a verb meaning to use an auger. Augur always relates to premonition. As a verb, it means (1) to predict or foretell or (2) to be an omen. As a noun, augur denotes something that is ominous or that serves as a bellwether.

Unsurprisingly, auger is often used in place of augur—for example:

But the fact the club was not even given a First Division licence would not auger well for its chances of overturning the decision at appeal. [Irish Times]

But anyone who glanced at the stat sheet saw another number that augered well for ODU. [The Virginian-Pilot]

The mistaken use of augur in place of auger is less common than the reverse error, perhaps because writers who use auger often have know-how when it comes to tools and engineering.

Quote:Auger vs. augur
Auger always related to tools and engineering. Some augers are drill bits, others are used to bore holes in wood or ice, and others are used to unclog toilets. The word can also be a verb meaning to use an auger. Augur always relates to premonition. As a verb, it means (1) to predict or foretell or (2) to be an omen. As a noun, augur denotes something that is ominous or that serves as a bellwether.

Unsurprisingly, auger is often used in place of augur—for example:

But the fact the club was not even given a First Division licence would not auger well for its chances of overturning the decision at appeal. [Irish Times]

But anyone who glanced at the stat sheet saw another number that augered well for ODU. [The Virginian-Pilot]

The mistaken use of augur in place of auger is less common than the reverse error, perhaps because writers who use auger often have know-how when it comes to tools and engineering.

billy wrote:welcome to the site. make it your own, wear it like a well loved slipper and wear it out. ella pleads:please click forum titles for posting guidelines, important threads. New poet? Try Poetic DevicesandWard's Tips

Both my grandfathers were plumbers, my parents met in a plumbing supply shop.

Did you know the correct spelling of augur? I couldn't figure out why the omen part wouldn't come up in the def of auger.

billy wrote:welcome to the site. make it your own, wear it like a well loved slipper and wear it out. ella pleads:please click forum titles for posting guidelines, important threads. New poet? Try Poetic DevicesandWard's Tips

billy wrote:welcome to the site. make it your own, wear it like a well loved slipper and wear it out. ella pleads:please click forum titles for posting guidelines, important threads. New poet? Try Poetic DevicesandWard's Tips